Webinars and toolkits to assist young people who have experience of local authority care and those working with them

Date: 22nd July 2020
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Clan Childlaw

The webinars cover four issues that Clan Childlaw recognises have been difficult for young people throughout the pandemic, these are: contact with family, moving accommodation, care leavers’ rights to continue care and aftercare and housing and homelessness.

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What Works for Children’s Social Care podcast

Date: 11th June 2020
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author:

This podcast shares the latest evidenced-based practice from academics, senior leaders, social workers and experts by experience to improve children’s social care and the outcomes it generates for children and families.

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Resource on tackling child adversity

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Protection from abuse or neglect
Author:

The resource “Rights! The missing piece to childhood adversity” was designed by young people, to raise awareness of a rights-based approach to tackling childhood adversity.

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Fact sheets about the Children’s Hearings System

Date: 7th October 2019
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author: Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration

Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) has reviewed and updated a range of fact sheets about the Children’s Hearings System.

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Child-friendly UN Guidelines on Alternative Care

Date: 18th September 2019
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author:

The guidelines are aimed to be a useful resource for children and young people who can no longer live with their parents, as well as for their families and peers.

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Growing Up in Scotland: Life at Age 12

Date: 14th August 2019
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Scottish Government

Scottish Government’s report presents initial findings about the lives of 12-year-old children living in Scotland.

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Video: 1000 life changing days

Date: 30th July 2019
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Best interests of the child, Basic Health and Welfare
Author:

The video explores the first three years of a child’s life, focusing on the effects of social, emotional, and physical environments on long-term health and wellbeing.

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Video: Rights of Children with Additional Support Needs

Date: 14th June 2019
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Health and health services, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Additional support for learning, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Parental guidance
Author:

This film was developed to increase knowledge and awareness among parents and practitioners of new children’s rights legislation.

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Do you know a child with a family member in prison?

Date: 20th March 2019
Category: Children of prisoners, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Families Outside

Every year in Scotland 20,000- 27,000 children and young people are affected by imprisonment. Families Outside have a new peer-led support opportunity for children aged between 8-18 years called 'My Time'. If you know of any children or young people who are affected by imprisonment contact tracey.burns@familiesoutside.org.uk at Families Outside to discuss the support available.

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Advice line: Special hour of free legal advice for Under 21s only

Date: 21st February 2019
Category: Access to appropriate information, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Protection of privacy, Additional support for learning, Protection from abuse or neglect, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author: The Scottish Child Law Centre

The Scottish Child Law Centre is one of only a few dedicated providers of guidance and information on matters of law concerning children and young people. A child or young person can call the advice line anytime, BUT on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1 o’clock the solicitor’s are only taking calls from under 21s with questions about the law or their rights during this special hour. Under 21s can still call anytime be can call the advice line Monday – Friday from 9:30 -4:30.

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“Talking about Tomorrow” Resource for parents and carers Providing guidance and information for parents of disabled children

Date: 12th February 2019
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Scottish Government

Talking about Tomorrow is a website that provides guidance and information to parents and carers of disabled children.

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Action Plan – Ending Homelessness in Scotland

Date: 18th December 2018
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has published an action plan proposing the steps it will take to end homelessness and rough sleeping in Scotland.

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Families Outside Impact Report 2017/18

Date: 16th November 2018
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Families Outside

Families Outside has published their Impact Report which gives an overview of their activities across Scotland from 2017 – 2018. Families Outside is a national organisation that works exclusively on behalf of children and families affected by imprisonment in Scotland. Their aim is “to improve outcomes for children and families affected by imprisonment so they can live healthy, active lives free from stigma and disadvantage”.

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Report –We See the Big Picture: Girls’ Attitudes Survey 2018

Date: 25th September 2018
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author:

Girlguiding UK has published its annual report on the attitudes of girls in 2018. Based on survey responses from 1,903 girls and young women aged 7-21-years-old from across the UK, the report highlights girls' views on a range of topics, including mental health; wellbeing and happiness; periods; education; relationships and socialising and safety.

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My Family and Alcohol – new website

Date: 24th January 2017
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Alcohol Focus Scotland

Alcohol is something that is part of most people's lives in Scotland, but have you ever considered the effect that alcohol can have on other people's lives?

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Caring for Vulnerable Children online course

Date: 26th April 2016
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Centre for Excellence for Looked after Children

Places are now available for registration on CELCIS's free online course which teaches approaches involved in caring for vulnerable children.

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Year of the Dad conference now online

Date: 29th March 2016
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Year of the Dad

The conference took place on February 12th 2016 at the University of Edinburgh. Year of the Dad have created a day of reflection, dialogue and stimulation for academics, policy-makers and practitioners.

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Getting it right for Looked After children: strategy and PACE project

Date: 2nd March 2016
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Looked after children
Author: Scottish Government

The national strategy for Looked After Children has been refreshed and the Permanence and Care Excellence (PACE) programme has been extended.

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Policy briefing on young carers’ rights

Date: 10th June 2014
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People

The latest policy briefing published by Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People (SCCYP) outlines how the rights of young carers can be safeguarded in Scotland.

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Rights booklet for young people who are Looked After away from home

Date: 13th May 2014
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has published a booklet to inform children looked after away from home about their rights.

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